So which is it? Mexico Lido or Rita's? The sign on the front of this dive Mexican restaurant says one thing and the sign on the edge of the road says another? Either way, identity crisis or not, Mexico Lindo Rita's has won me over as the place to go for my "American Mexican" food fix.
After looking over the menu for 10 minutes not having any clue on what to order, I just went with some lunch combo as I had already consumed one basket of tortilla chips and salsa and a second serving was on the way. I was so overwhelmed by the menu and the food that I was seeing coming out of the kitchen, that I really have no idea what I ordered, I just belted out a Lunch combo number at random and figured that it all tastes the same. After placing my order, the one waitress who was running the entire show came out to another table and started to whip up some fresh table-side guacamole. It looked amazing and I definitely will be placing my order for this on my next visit. Not really sure that the show was all that impressive, but it is good to know that they actually have fresh Guac and not some frozen mix that has become all to popular with these Mexican Dive Bars.
As I mentioned before, I had no idea what I ordered after I shouted out "#9" so I was shocked and surprised at what was laid out in-front of me. It had taken some time for my food to arrive and I think this shows that they actually do make each menu item to order. I am used to my Lunch Combos arriving in a matter of moments, but not with Lindo/Rita's. I was a little disappointed that my platter did not have any rice/beans/Veggies included, but I really didn't miss it when I was finished. The Chicken burrito/enchilada/taco roll-up thing was your average white meat chicken burrito thing with nothing inside other than chicken. It was average at best, but don't get me wrong, it was eatable and had great flavor it was just boring. Now onto that stuffed pepper thing that shocked me when it arrived. Did I really order that? Why on earth would I order a chile relleno? I have never had one before and really had no intentions on wanting to try them now. I figured I was already full so what if I just left this thing alone and didn't touch it. Would I offend the waitress or the chef in the back? I finally decided that I better at least cut into it a little and make it look like I tried it. Cutting into the pepper quickly lead to me trying it which ultimately ended with the entire thing being consumed in a matter of moments. It was amazing from the perfectly seasoned ground beef to the melted cheese that this baby was stuffed with. The cheese was simply amazing on its own and had so much flavor that I found myself letting it rest on the tip of my tong to savor as long as possible. I have no idea what it was, but it tasted like a combination of really good Queso blanco and a small hint of Requesón cheeses melted together to create this perfect combination of flavors and texture. I could go on and on about this Chile Relleno for hours, it was that good. I'm sure the cheese was just a basic Queso, but one has to imagine right?
Bottom Line, $5.30 later plus a $4 tip, I was on my way out of probably one of the best Mexican/American restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of dinning at. Next time, I think I will shut out the entire world around me (in this instance, all the amazing looking food coming out of the kitchen) for a moment and actually take the time to look at the menu and select something of more substance with a side of Chile Rellano.
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